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Definition adoption in American English

adoption noun

noun
/əˈdɑpʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of making a child legally part of your family, or an instance of this

Example

For many childless couples, adoption is the best solution.

Example

She had put her son up for adoption.

Synonyms and related words
adopt adopted adopter
2

the decision to use or accept a particular idea, method, law, or attitude

Example

We will encourage a wider adoption of this strategy for pollution control.

Synonyms and related words
application consumption exploitation
3

the choice of someone to represent a political party in an election

Synonyms and related words
absentee ballot absentee vote absolute majority
Definition adoption in American English